Wong Nai Chung Gap Road
 Near the south end of Wong Nai Chung Gap Road opposite the St. John War Memorial | |
| Native name | 黃泥涌峽道 (Yue Chinese) |
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| Namesake | Wong Nai Chung Gap |
| Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°15′40″N 114°11′27″E / 22.261054°N 114.190731°E |
| Southeast end | Deep Water Bay Road and Repulse Bay Road near Wong Nai Chung Reservoir |
| Northwest end | Tai Hang Road and Stubbs Road |
| Construction | |
| Inauguration | 7 October 1932 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 黃泥涌峽道 | ||||||||||
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Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (Chinese: 黃泥涌峽道) is a road in Wan Chai District and Southern District, located within Wong Nai Chung Gap within Hong Kong.
History
[edit]The road was built at the strategic pass on Hong Kong Island, named Wong Nai Chung Gap. It was a key road leading from Victoria Harbour towards Stanley and Wong Chuk Hang through this Gap before continuing along Repulse Bay Road down towards the south. It was the site of a major engagement during the Battle of Hong Kong during World War II.[1][2]
The usage of the road decreased following the opening of the Aberdeen Tunnel, but is now a popular starting point for hikers hiking on the Wong Nai Chung Trail, Wilson Trail or towards Tai Tam.[3]
Structures
[edit]- The French International School of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Cricket Club
- St. John War Memorial
- Wong Nai Chung Reservoir
Intersecting roads
[edit]Roads are listed north to south.
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
References
[edit]- ^ "Wong Nai Chung Gap Trail - Hong Kong's Battlefield Trail | Drone & DSLR". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "How to hike the historic Wong Nai Chung Gap Trail". Localiiz. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "[歷史遊踪 x 週末行山] 黃泥涌峽看香港保衛戰 | Fitz 運動平台". fitz.hk. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2023.